Slate Auto's Truck Can Switch Between Pickup and SUV—Here's Why That Matters

A startup backed by Jeff Bezos will open preorders June 24 for a truck that converts between pickup and SUV forms. Rather than building two separate vehicles, Slate Auto uses one design that changes shape — reducing manufacturing costs and reaching more buyers. The real test: whether the engineering pays off in quality and reliability as the company ramps production alongside Ford and Rivian.